IndyCar confirmed at Watkins Glen on Labor Day Weekend
IndyCar has signed a deal with Watkins Glen International, replacing the stillborn Grand Prix of Boston on the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series calendar.
Photo by: Adriano Manocchia
As Motorsport.com revealed on Monday, the Watkins Glen race will be a direct replacement for Boston, falling as the 15th race, Sept. 1-4. Tickets for the event – which will include Indy Lights and join the traditional Ferrari event at WGI – will be available on TheGlen.com from next week.
IndyCar last raced on the classic 3.4-mile road course in New York State in 2010.
Jay Frye, IndyCar’s president of competition and operations, said: “A tremendous amount of thanks goes to track president Michael Printup and his entire staff for their efforts in helping make this a reality in such a short time frame.
“Obviously, Watkins Glen has a great racing history and it’s a track that will showcase the on-track competiont and overall excitement level of our series.”
Said Printup: “We’re excited to welcome IndyCar back to The Glen. The fact we could put this deal together so quickly shows how motivated each party was to make this happen for the fans and the competitors.
“Our team has the capability to make this a premier event for IndyCar and I believe the drivers are really going to love the new asphalt and that translates into an exciting weekend for the fans.”
He added: “"We'd also like to thank Governor Andrew Cuomo for his support and diligence in bringing this international event back to Watkins Glen International," Printup continued. "Tourism in the Finger Lakes Region and across New York State will benefit from this exciting addition to our 2016 schedule."
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